Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as Ireland prepare themselves for their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.
We look back at how Ireland's defence and attack were both exposed by the Black Ferns in Sunday's 40-0 defeat in Brighton, which has brought the departure of former defence coach Hugh Hogan into sharp focus.
The podcast breaks down what Ireland have to do in order to beat France this Sunday in Exeter, starting with getting influential back row Aoife Wafer onto the pitch.
We also take an early look ahead to the new URC season, with Munster and Connacht settling into life under their new head coaches, Clayton McMillan and Stuart Lancaster.
And Bernard gives us the low-down on Leinster's new academy recruit, after they confirmed the signing of Irish-qualified South African back row Josh Neill.
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Watch Ireland v France in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday from 12.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app. Listen to live radio commentary on RTÉ Radio. All other quarter-finals on RTÉ Player
